opulence
noun
op·u·lence
ˈä-pyə-lən(t)s 
Examples of opulence in a Sentence
in some parts of the city nearly unimaginable opulence can be found side by side with nearly unthinkable poverty
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Nüwa Manila at City of Dreams For a blend of privacy, opulence and wellness, Five-Star Nüwa Manila at City of Dream’s Presidential Villa delivers a comprehensive and personal experience.
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Ching Dee, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
Olivier Rousteing has always brought opulence and a whole lot of Black excellence to the fashion world.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 3 May 2025
The hotel takes its setting seriously, using the opulence and charming character of the district as inspiration for its design.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2025
Although the hotel rooms have been modernized, the attraction allows guests to experience its original opulence, from the Captain’s quarters to the first class pool.
—David Nikel, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
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Ching Dee, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
Olivier Rousteing has always brought opulence and a whole lot of Black excellence to the fashion world.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 3 May 2025
The hotel takes its setting seriously, using the opulence and charming character of the district as inspiration for its design.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2025
Although the hotel rooms have been modernized, the attraction allows guests to experience its original opulence, from the Captain’s quarters to the first class pool.
—David Nikel, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for opulence
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“Opulence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/opulence. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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opulence
noun
op·u·lence
ˈäp-yə-lən(t)s
: great wealth
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